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August 2019

First Friday ArtwalkAugust 2nd, 2019Each First Friday of the monthVisit galleries in Historic Downtown & Railroad DistrictsAshlandgalleries.com

Oregon Wine ExperienceJacksonvilleAugust 19th – 25th, 2019Theoregonwineexperience.com

Your New 2019-2020 Member Plaque Inserts are included in this newsletter. If you are receiving the e-version of this newsletter, you may visit our office or request yours by calling 541-482-3486.

Save the Date for the 113th Annual Dinner!Thursday, October 3rd

Join us for the 113th Annual Dinner on Thursday, October 3rd at the Historic Ashland Armory. The Annual Dinner is an opportunity to celebrate our community and thank the businesses and individuals who have made a significant impact over the past year. It is also an opportunity for the Ashland Chamber to share with our members and the broader community the programs from the previous year and share what we are looking forward to in the year to come. Our Board of Directors and Committee Chairs are officially installed, as well.

The theme for the 2019 Annual Dinner is Celebrating 50-years of Friendship, honoring the Sister City friendship between Guanajuato, Mexico and Ashland, Oregon. We are excited to honor this lifelong friendship between two cities and two countries marked by the people-to-people connections that embrace peace, understanding and acceptance of different cultures and ways of

life without judgment, but with joy in honoring our differences and sharing our common values. Ashland is built upon relationships with one another and friendship is at the forefront of this historic relationship.

Seeking Nominations for Annual Dinner AwardsAt the 113th Annual Dinner on October 3rd we will be recognizing businesses and community members for their accomplishments and achievements over the past year. If you know a member of our community or a business who deserves recognition, please email your nomination to Kelsey@ashlandchamber.com by August 15th with your nomination along with why you feel that this business or individual should be recognized. The following businesses and individuals were recognized at the 2018 Annual Dinner last fall:

• Chef Skye Elder of Brickroom - Ashland Culinary Festival Top Chef 2017. *This year’s award will go to Luke VanCampen - Ashland Culinary Festival Top Chef 2018 since the Annual Dinner occurs before the next Ashland Culinary Festival, November 7th – 10th, 2019.

• Recology - 2018 Green Business of the Year

• Art FX - 2018 Retail Business of the Year

• Oregon Cabaret Theatre - 2018 Service Business of the Year

• Irvine & Roberts Vineyards - 2018 Manufacturing Business of the Year

• Mix Bakeshop & REMix Coffee Bar - 2018 Emerging Business of the Year

• Melody Blore - 2018 Greeter of the Year

• David Wick and Irene Kai - 2018 Special Recognition Award

• Bonnie Oliver - 2018 Chamber Volunteer of the Year

• Kiwanis Club of Ashland - 2018 Community Volunteer of the Year

• Lomakatsi Restoration Project - 2018 Community Action Award

• Marie Lange - 2018 Citizen of the Year

• Alan DeBoer - 2018 Honorary Life Member

Please do not feel limited by the categories above. If you know someone deserves recognition but cannot get a sense as to what category they would fall into, please submit your nomination anyway. Awards are added and changed based on nominations submitted and we do not want to leave anyone out who deserves recognition, but does not have a category to match.

We look forward to your nomination.

Photo by Christopher Briscoe

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Chamber of Commerce

MEMBER2019 - 2020

Ashland ~ GuanajuatoCelebrating 50 Years

of Sister CityFriendship

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Ashland Chamber of Commerce

113th Annual DinnerThursday, October 3, 2019

Courtesy of Barry ThaldenCourtesy of Barry Thalden

Photo by Brandon Goldman

4TH OF JULY COMMITTEE: Gary Blake, Steven Burkhalter, Kelly Burns, Wesley Casale, Katharine Cato, Chris Chambers, Bud Clardy, Trever Coster, Don Dedrick, Steve Ekwall, Terri Eubanks, Kelsey Frantz, Bunny Lewis, Graham Lewis, Steve MacLennan, Andrew MacPherson, Todd Montgomery, Sean Marc Nipper, Dana Preston, Meiwen Richards, Jamie Rosenthal, Ralph Sartain, Eli Savides, Sandra Slattery, Dennis Tetz and Dana Welsh. PARADE OFFICIALS: Bunny Lewis, Parade Chair – Lisa Bravo, Chuck Bridges, Bud Clardy, Don Dedrick, David Dismuke, Greg Hart, Scott Ploss, Luke and Reed Schmelzle.PARADE JUDGES: Meiwen Richards, Head Judge – Sheila Clough, Gary and Kathy Blake, Deena and Kevin Branson, Debra Ingram, John Richards and Shelby Platt.PARADE MARSHALS: Todd Montgomery, Head Chair – Chris Chambers, Shoshana Leopold, Andrew MacPherson, Joe Moeller, Chuck Rhine, Sam Schuh, Steve Summerday, Rick Sparks, Peter Stone and Rob Werfel.PARKS VOLUNTEERS: Dennis Tetz, Head Chair – Becky Brown, Carrie Chancellor, Chris Clough, Jayne Davis, Jamie Howington, Kathy Kali, Jim Kirkwood, Ed Laskos, Jennifer Laughlin, Tim Learmont, Mark Machala, Bill and Debra Marn, Kathy McNeal, Haley Miller, Larry Mullinnix, Daniel Perry Walkup, Barbara Ricketts, Michael and Kathy Rogers, Rosalie Rybka, Amy Schumacher, Mark Stein, Pat and Michael Taviss, Barbara and Bill Tricarico, Valisatie VanSickle and Steve Wilson. ASHLAND CHAMBER 4TH OF JULY BOOTH VOLUNTEERS: Elliot and Liesje Blank, Kori Calvert, Jeremy Frantz, Catherine Lutes, Bonnie Oliver, Brittany Smith, Roberta Stebbins, and Bob and Tracy Palermini (for their help in managing the Sponsor and Dignitary bleachers). BANDSHELL ENTERTAINMENT: Daniel Perry Walkup, Bandshell Emcee, Kelsey Frantz, Bandshell Coordinator, and Voris Sound (Randy Voris), Bandshell Sound Production. PERFORMERS: Ashland City Band directed by Don Bieghler, Welcome Address by Mayor John Stromberg and guests from Guanajuato, our Sister City, Performance of the Declaration of Independence by Barry Kraft, Bob Jackson Miner as Abraham Lincoln delivering the Gettysburg Address, Kristen Calvin & Robbie Dacosta and Genesis Drum & Bugle Corps from Austin, Texas. FAMILY ACTIVITY ZONE PARTICIPANTS: Ashland Family YMCA, Ashland High School Football Team and the College Fund Street Band. 4TH OF JULY GREEN/BEST PRACTICE EFFORTS: Jamie Rosenthal, Committee Liaison. Volunteers: Robert Adams, Gary and Kathy Blake and Eli Savides. Thanks to the support from the Ashland Chamber Staff & Volunteers, City of Ashland Public Works, Street Department and Parks & Recreation, Ashland Police Department, Ashland Fire & Rescue, CERT, Recology Ashland, Maksimum Security, American Legion Color Guard, American Band College, Southern Oregon University, ODOT, Dana Preston and Sean Marc Nipper (Parade Emcees), Ashland Home Net, RVTV & Ashland TV – Channel 20, Ashland Elks Lodge, Western Display Fireworks, Wells Fargo Bank, Chase Bank, all the Vendors in Lithia Park, Rotary Club of Ashland (Wells Fargo parking lot management), First Student (Shuttle Transportation), Rogue Valley Roasting Co., Omar’s Restaurant Catering and Al, Virginia and Naomi from Grizzly Peak Winery for helping us put on a beautiful Sponsor & Committee BBQ.

Thank you to our generous Sponsors who help to make this celebration possible:

Congratulations to the 2019 Winners of the Parade!Grand Prize - (1st place overall): El Tapatio

2nd place overall: Land Leisurators 29 - The Pink Parade Brigade 3rd place overall: Asante

Adult Entry/Clowns: 1st: Broadway Dance for Boomers & Beyond 2nd: SuperKid Power with Grandma Boom

Children’s Organizations: 1st: Ashland Danceworks 2nd: Cub Scout Pack 112 3rd: Scouts BSA Troop 211

Commercial: 1st: El Tapatio 2nd: Neuman Hotel Group 3rd: Maple Ridge Senior Living

Faith Based Organizations: 1st: God Trust

Not-For-Profi t Organizations: 1st: Southern Oregon University 2nd: Ashland Art Center 3rd: Ashland Food Project/Food Bank

Social & Service Organizations: 1st: Asante

Family/Neighborhood Groups: 1st: Land Leisurators 29 - The Pink Parade Brigade 2nd: Ashland High School Football Team 3rd: Team Bikeit

Bands: Overall Winner – American Band College

* Please forgive us if we have left anyone off by mistake or misspelled a name - do let us know!

Chamber of Commerce

Ashland’s Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebrationproduced by the

Ashland Chamber of CommerceWe wish to thank the following individuals and businesses:

Allen and Karen DrescherAshland Hills Hotel & Suites, Rock Island Design, First Interstate Bank, Davis, Hearn, Anderson & Turner, Blue Giraff e,

Ashland Food Coop, Ashland Homes Real Estate, Oak St. Tank and Steel, RV Roasting Co., Caldera Brewery and Restaurant & Ashland Art Center

Photos by Graham Lewis

Ann’s HandsAnn Conners, Owner1651 Siskiyou Blvd. Ashland, OR 97520(541) 583-0835www.annshands.today Are you tired of being in pain? Ready to break the cycle? Ann’s Hands offers Ortho-Bionomy and luxury Swedish massage at the Hidden Springs Wellness Center, using touch therapy to help folks resolve pain, relieve stress, and restore functionality.

Bloomsbury Blends Inc.Danny Bengali - President290 E Main St, Ashland, OR – 97520(510) 786-7238Bloomsburyblends.comWe are excited to be part of the community! We are proud owner of the Bloomsbury Coffee House, David and Terry have done excellent job of making it a home away from home. The vibe is of old school, warm, charming cottage kind of feel and peaceful where we can have a conversation and leave our technology. We are also super excited to add Wine and Beer with mellow Acoustic entertain on our patio sometime soon. We look forward to working with the community and enhance it.

Welcome New MembersMember description as provided by our member or stated on their website

CityWiseChris Knutsen(541) 531-8656Facebook.com/citywiseroguevalleybusinessCitywise is a mobile application that enables potential customers to easily locate and interact with the best local businesses in the Rogue Valley. With Citywise, local businesses have a totally new way to promote and advertise and create new connections with tourists and local residents alike.

We are a locally owned and Oregon created startup that has just launched our app to the public. For businesses that use Citywise, there are a lot of beneficial features to help promote your business, reach new customers and creating meaningful connections with them. Promotions in Citywise, are dynamic with video, text, web links, and images, and are incredibly easy to create! Change your promotion as often as you wish, post events to our calendar, create special sales and promotions that your customers can be notified about. Please visit us on facebook or Call Chris Knutsen at 541-531-8656.

Rogue Valley Mountain Bike AssociationCasey Botts, Treasurer2305 Ashland Street, Suite C(415) 302-2581www.rvmba.orgThe Rogue Valley Mountain Bike Association exists to protect and expand trail opportunities for mountain bikers in the Southern Oregon area, including Ashland, Talent, Medford, Grants Pass and Jacksonville. Whether you are an adrenaline seeking gravity rider, or recreational trail cyclist, we have come together in the spirit of unity to seek additional opportunities for all riding disciplines.

Member to Member Business Works!

Member News

Maple Ridge Senior Living in Ashland is hosting a Grand Re-Opening Vintage Beach Party: Maple Ridge Senior Living is hosting a Grand Re-Opening Vintage Beach Party to celebrate their new name, Sunday, August 11th, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Admission is free. The general public is invited to enjoy music by The Rogue Suspects, food, beverages, entertainment and door prizes!

Maple Ridge Senior Living at 548 N Main St. Ashland, OR

For more information on Maple Ridge Senior Living, visit www.mapleridgesl.com. For more information about our management company Compass Senior Living, visit www.compass-living.com.

Come Visit us and Get Your Color On at Prestige Barbershop!The Prestige Barbershop has added color to its list of services that include haircuts, beard trims and shaves. Chris Mesa is our licensed barber and colorist. Men’s camo (covering the grey) is also available. Book on-line to ensure an appointment www.prestigeashland.com, or walk in. You can also call for an appointment at 541-708-0155. We are located at 1688 Siskiyou Blvd. in Ashland.

Produce? You’ve Got It In The (Reusable) Bag!By Recology Ashland

Do you love your fruits and veggies, but hate using plastic to bag them up? We hear you! Even if you’re making sustainable choices such as us-ing a reusable shopping bag at the store, it can be really frustrating to encounter the need for a plastic bag when getting specific items! Luckily, reusable produce bags are becoming more and more common. If you want to learn more about these handy alternatives, read on!

It seems like there’s an excess of plastic everywhere we go. That’s why it’s really important that we all actively work together to cut down on our use of it wherever and whenever we can. What’s one way you can help combat this plastic problem? Reusable produce bags! There are many vari-eties and styles available online, ranging from cloth to mesh-like materials. Even better, your local grocery stores and shops will likely have some for sale. If you have some old cloth that you want to reuse (because reusing is AWESOME!), you can even make the produce bags yourself! Just go online and search “How To Make Reusable Produce Bags” to find some great patterns and step-by-step guides! Additionally, if you buy smaller bulk items (such as seeds, nuts, flour, etc.) and don’t want to use a reusable bag, you can always bring your own container— just don’t forget to tare the weight of the container at the weigh station or at the check-out counter before filling it up! Now that’s some sustainable shopping!

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Board of directors

Gary Blake Recology Ashland Deena Branson Branson’s Chocolate, LLC ~ Executive Committee MemberSheila Clough Asante Ashland Community HospitalMarie Lange Ashland Homes Real Estate ~ Past PresidentMary Gardiner SOU International Programs ~ PresidentDebra Ingram First Interstate BankJulie Gurwell Hearsay Restaurant, Lounge & GardenElijah Katkin BrickroomJac Nickels Architectural Design Works ~ Executive Committee MemberMeiwen Richards Honorary Life MemberAnne Robison The Crown JewelLarry Steiner Edward JonesEric Weisinger Weisinger Family Winery

travel ashland advisory committee:Don Anway Neuman Hotel GroupMichael Biggs Peerless Hotel & Restaurant Vicki Capp Stay Ashland/The Iris Inn B&BJulie Gurwell Hearsay Restaurant, Lounge & Garden Torrie Allen Oregon Shakespeare FestivalGraham Sheldon Stay Ashland/Ashland Creek Inn Ariel Prescott Weisinger Family WineryMichael Stringer Mt. AshlandHiram Towle Mt. Ashland ~ ChairPete Wallstrom Momentum River Expeditions

staff

Sandra Slattery Executive DirectorKatharine Cato Travel Ashland & Marketing Director Dana Welsh Operations Manager/Graphic Designer/Web AdministrationDana Preston Membership & Business Development DirectorGraham Lewis Volunteer Coordinator/Staff PhotographerKelsey Frantz Projects and Special Events Coordinator

office volunteers

Andy Anderson, Bob Arago, Michael Bowman, Joyce Epstein, Jane Ferguson, Barbara Field, Claire Fincher, Lou Franks, Pat Franks, Bob Horton, Lois Jones, Barbara Keen, John Kloetzel, Judith Kloetzel, Brigitte Kreutz, Bill Marn, Debra Marn, Sue Nelson, Nancy Nerenberg, Tracy Palermini, Michael Pavlik, Judi Pocan, Nancy Quintanilla, David Stone, Marisa Stone, Annette Tannascoli, Jim Watkins and Elaine Yates.

Greeters: Please arrive by 8:00 AM. If you would like to host Greeters, please call Graham Lewis at the Chamber office: (541) 482-3486 ext. 103.

Aug. 2 NW Real Estate Group - John L. Scott @ the Ashland Elks Lodge, 255 E. Main Street

Aug. 9 Art & Soul Gallery, 247 E. Main Street

Aug. 16 Spectrum Business, at Parkhurst Wine Cellars, 806 S. Pacific Hwy, Talent

Aug. 23 Friends of the Animal Shelter, 5595 S. Pacific Hwy., Phoenix

Aug. 30 True South Solar, 125 Clear Creek Drive

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Ribbon Cutting for Griffin Creek Coffee Roasters and Manna Bakery - June 28, 2019